I’ve had two friends go already and they said the same thing about Havana so but they travelled from Europe so it was cheaper for them lol being South African your passport and currency are quite limiting as well as your selection of flights but I will make a way I am sure of it
I’ll still have to do my research on all I want to see in Japan I’m sure there’s plenty to see and experience it’s got that tech and that ancient vibes so I’m keen
I don’t know much about the South Pacific will look into it, I’ve never been the biggest island beach person I like to explore